B2 adverb Neutral

aperture

/ˈæp.ə.tʃər/

An opening, hole, or gap, particularly one that allows light to pass through. In technical contexts like photography, it specifically refers to the adjustable opening in a lens that regulates the amount of light reaching the sensor.

Ejemplos

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1

The sunlight streamed through a small aperture in the cave wall.

Light came through a little hole in the side of the cave.

2

The experiment required a precise circular aperture to focus the laser beam.

The scientific test needed an exact round opening to aim the laser.

3

Please ensure the aperture of the ventilation shaft is not obstructed.

Make sure the opening for the air vent is not blocked.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
aperture
Adjetivo
apertural
Relacionado
opening
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'A Part Here'—there is 'a part' of the surface missing, creating a hole.

Quiz rápido

To capture more light in a dark room, the photographer chose a ____ aperture.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: wide

Ejemplos

1

The sunlight streamed through a small aperture in the cave wall.

everyday

Light came through a little hole in the side of the cave.

2

The experiment required a precise circular aperture to focus the laser beam.

academic

The scientific test needed an exact round opening to aim the laser.

3

Please ensure the aperture of the ventilation shaft is not obstructed.

formal

Make sure the opening for the air vent is not blocked.

4

I used a wide aperture for the portrait to get that blurry background effect.

informal

I opened the camera lens wide to make the background look soft.

5

Our new optical sensors feature an expanded aperture for better low-light performance.

business

Our latest sensors have a larger opening to work better in the dark.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
aperture
Adjetivo
apertural
Relacionado
opening

Colocaciones comunes

wide aperture a large opening in a lens
narrow aperture a small opening in a lens
aperture setting the specific adjustment of a camera lens
adjust the aperture to change the size of the opening
circular aperture a round-shaped hole or opening

Frases Comunes

maximum aperture

the largest possible opening a lens can achieve

aperture priority

a camera mode where the user sets the aperture and the camera does the rest

numerical aperture

a measure of the range of angles over which a system can accept light

Se confunde a menudo con

aperture vs orifice

Orifice usually refers to an opening in the body (mouth, nose), while aperture is used for mechanical or physical gaps.

aperture vs shutter

The shutter is the 'door' that opens and closes for a duration of time, whereas the aperture is the 'size' of the hole.

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Notas de uso

Aperture is most commonly used in photography and optics. While it can mean any hole, using it for a simple hole in a shirt might sound overly technical or strange.

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Errores comunes

Learners often think a 'higher' f-number (like f/22) means a larger aperture, but it actually means a smaller opening.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'A Part Here'—there is 'a part' of the surface missing, creating a hole.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'apertura', which comes from 'aperire', meaning 'to open'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Commonly used with the definite article 'the' in technical contexts Plural form: apertures
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Contexto cultural

Crucial term in photography culture, often discussed by hobbyists regarding 'bokeh' (the aesthetic quality of the blur).

Quiz rápido

To capture more light in a dark room, the photographer chose a ____ aperture.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: wide

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C2

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periodic

C2

In an academic or library context, a periodic refers to a publication that is issued at regular intervals, such as a scholarly journal, magazine, or newsletter. It is characterized by its recurring nature and is often archived in series to track the development of research or news over time.

principle

B2

A principle is a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior, or reasoning. It can also refer to a personal code of conduct that guides how an individual chooses to act in various situations.

requirement

C1

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B2

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C1

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